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Major plans unveiled to build 26 homes as an extension to quiet village on the outskirts of Northampton
Major plans have been unveiled to build 26 homes as an extension to a quiet village on the outskirts of Northampton.
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'If four-year-old boy from Northampton with 'incredibly rare' condition was treated just hours sooner, he probably would have survived,' coroner rules
'If four-year-old boy from Northampton with 'incredibly rare' condition was treated just hours sooner, he probably would have survived,' a coroner has ruled.
Commissioner seeks higher precepts 'to avoid cuts to frontline police and fire services' in Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire households are being asked to pay more towards policing and fire services under proposals unveiled by police, fire and crime commissioner Danielle Stone.
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Northampton General Hospital issues apology following death of four-year-old boy with 'incredibly rare' condition
Northampton General Hospital has issued an apology following the death of a four-year-old boy from Northampton with an ‘incredibly rare’ condition.
Early morning A14 crash with lorry leaves van driver with 'serious life-threatening injuries'
A van driver in his 30s has been left with 'serious life-threatening injuries' after his vehicle and a lorry collided on the A14.
Diary of an MP – The Industry and Parliament Trust Fellowship
At the end of 2025 I was fortunate to be one of small number of MP’s to be awarded a Fellowship from the Industry and Parliament Trust (the IPT). I wanted to use my Diary of an MP column to share my experiences on the programme, giving you an insight into a relatively unseen part of my role.
A14 fully open eastbound after crashes close dual carriageway in Northamptonshire
The A14 has fully re-opened after morning crashes closed the dual carriageway in Northamptonshire.
Major employment park near M1 and new homes in Kingsthorpe among latest Northampton planning bids
Plans for a major new employment development close to the M1 and fresh housing proposals in Kingsthorpe are among the latest planning applications submitted to West Northamptonshire Council, with several schemes focused on Northampton and its surrounding communities.
IN PICTURES: Take a look at the businesses that have already announced their closures in 2026 across Northampton
Take a look at the businesses that have already sadly announced their closures across Northampton in 2026 – and these all happened within the first three weeks of the new year.
Northampton Town Council agree 'small' increase in precept for first time since authority formed
Northampton Town Council voted through an increase in its precept charges for the first time since the authority was created
Family launch fundraising campaign after tragic death of Northamptonshire choir member
A fundraising campaign has been launched to support the family of a leading member of Northamptonshire choir who tragically died in a car crash last month.
Rugby traffic update: A14 westbound re-opens but 13-mile eastbound stretch remains closed after ‘serious’ crash
The A14 in Northamptonshire remains closed eastbound between the M6/M1 Catthorpe Interchange and Junction 2 (Kelmarsh) after two separate serious collisions this morning (Tuesday, January 27).
Iconic Northants roadside cafe and truckstop reopens in hope of becoming motoring destination once again
An iconic Northamptonshire roadside cafe and truckstop has reopened, in the hope of becoming a well-renowned destination among the motoring industry once again.
One florist replaces another at the heart of Northampton town centre as founder took leap to follow passion
One florist has replaced another at a premises in Northampton town centre as a new business founder has taken the leap to follow her passion.
A14 westbound re-opens but 13-mile eastbound stretch remains closed after ‘serious’ crash
The A14 in Northamptonshire remains closed eastbound between the M6/M1 Catthorpe Interchange and Junction 2 (Kelmarsh) after two separate serious collisions this morning (Tuesday, January 27).
Police Interceptors viewers watch as man headbutts off-duty officer at Sainsbury's self serve check-out in Sixfields
Viewers were left stunned as TV camera crews caught a man headbutting an off-duty police officer at Sainsbury’s self serve check-out in Northampton.
A14 closed between Kettering and M1/M6 after two separate 'serious' crashes
The A14 between Kettering and the M1/M6 junction has been closed in both directions after two separate ‘serious’ crashes today (Tuesday, January 27).
West Northamptonshire Council’s adult social care provision rated requires improvement in first ever health watchdog inspection
The adult social care provision at West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has been rated ‘requires improvement’ in its first watchdog inspection.
10-hour yellow weather warning in place for ice across most of Northamptonshire as temperatures drop
A 10-hour yellow weather warning has been issued for ice across most of Northamptonshire, as temperatures are set to drop.
This heated blanket is better than half price on Amazon right now
A half-price deal on a Slumberdown heated blanket means you can stay warm for less than £30 while winter drags on